Consulting

Brian Hurd, President of Hands On Solar with U.S. Secretary of Labor, Hilda Solis.

Hands On Solar, Inc. offers the following photovoltaics educational consulting services.

For more information please contact us.

Educational services offered by Hands On Solar:

Curriculum Development Training Programs For:

• Entry level PV workers
• Site evaluation and sales
• System designers and site layout technicians
• Lead PV installers
• General contractors workshops
• PV Instructors

And may include:

Brian Hurd with Patricia Ramos, Dean, Workforce Development, Santa Monica College

• Text
• Workbooks
• Instructional Aids
• Lab design
• Work station plans & specifications
• Software
• Distance learning programs
• Hands-on instructional kits
• Instructional videos
• Test preparation materials/ study guides
• Test writing
• Testing services.

Instructional materials will be tailored to the requirements of each individual program.

Photovoltaics Instruction and Hands-on training to include:

• Computer based distance learning with instructor interaction
• Classroom instruction
• Hands-on instruction (in the lab and on real time mock ups)
• On-the-job training
• Related safety training

General contractors workshops

“PV Trainer Training” is an online course with instructor interaction and a minimum of one week intensive hands-on instruction. (This requirement can be divided into a series of weekend workshops.)

Hands On Solar Workshop for Educators, East Los Angeles College

Trainer Candidates – It is desired that candidates possess the following skills and competencies prior to PV Instructor training:

• OSHA Training As It Relates to Roof Safety
• 25 ft. Ladder Safety
• Safe Use of Hand & Power Tools
• Scaffolding Erection and Safety
• Hoisting
• Basic Site Evaluation
• Roof Types and Roofing Condition Recognition
• Roof Safety and Knowledge of Walking a Variety of Roof Surfaces
• Basic Structural Issues
• Seismic Loads, Wind Loads, Dead Loads, and Live Loads
• Basic Knowledge of Electricity

Trainer candidates will be trained in the following areas and competencies:

• Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems
• PV Applications, Industry, and Solar Energy Technologies
• Site Surveys and Preplanning Site Analysis
• System Components and Configurations
• Electrical Theory for PV
• Batteries and Battery Systems
• System Sizing Methodologies and Calculations
• PV System Design
• Mechanical Integration and Mounting
• House & Building Wiring Systems
• Electrical Integration
• Permitting and Inspection
• NEC As It Relates To Photovoltaics
• Commissioning, Maintenance, & Trouble Shooting
• Economic Analysis, Including Estimating, Incentives, Rebates and Cost Analysis